Receive and post, up the minute news and results on the top basketball teams, tournaments, recruits, prospects and players, from 8th grade thru High School, in NYC, Tri-state (NY, NJ CT) and the east coast via e-mail. REACHING OVER 6800+ RECRUITERS, SCOUTS, COACHES AND MEDIA *Plus* OVER 60,000 HARD CORE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FANS!!! Shoe Camps Draw Talent, But Not to NYC 6-9 Renardo Sidney of Lakewood, Calif. Artesia, who could be the best prospect in any class. Hoops on Hoops The live summer observation period for college basketball recruiting begins today and it's sad that none of the big three shoe companies chose to run an event in the New York market the way Sonny Vaccaro did when he held the Reebok ABCD camp at FDU. So much for the benefits of free publicity in the influential New York-North Jersey dailies. Coaches will be in Cincinnati for the adiddas "It Takes 5ive" 32 elite team tournament at the University of Cincinnati (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) and the Nike LeBon James Skills Academy at Akron (6-9) today. Reebok U also starts today at Philadelphia Textile (6-9). Coaches will be allowed in there Sunday. I'm headed up to the Eastern Invitational tomorrow at the College of New Jersey in Trenton, then off to Textile Sunday and Monday. Most of the best players from our area -- including 6-8 junior Samardo Samuels of St. Benedict's -- and the country figure to be in Akron although all the St. Anthony's kids will be in Philly, along with 6-9 Renardo Sidney of Lakewood, Calif. Artesia, who could be the best prospect in any class. read more... Future NBA Lottery Pick Potential Players Tyreke Evans Class of 2008 By: John Felts (The Basketball Beat) If we learned anything from this past college basketball season--besides realizing that the one- year eligibility rule was a REALLY good idea- it was that a boatload of dynamic basketball talents are on their way to the NBA. College phenoms Greg Oden, Kevin Durant and Al Horford have left their mark as being dominating forces at every aspect of the college game. For Oden's and Durant's sake anyway, possible NBA Hall of Fame careers are just around the corner. But these top players must be replaced, and basketball programs and fans alike will be delighted with the fresh new talent about to take the world by storm. Listed below is selective group of standout prospects from across the country and all whom have aspirations to someday be successful in college and the NBA. Please note*- Some of these prospects won't even be in college for 3 years! 4. Tyreke Evans Class of 2008, American Christian Academy, Aston, PA Pos SG Ht 6-4 Wt 185 A can't miss recruit who can play both the 1 and 2 guard spot. He is very effective off the wing and is a big time scorer. He can create off the dribble and is smooth in transition. He plays nasty defense and has what most scouts call a "special talent." Being recruited by: North Carolina, UConn, Louisville, Texas, Villanova, Virginia 6. Sammardo Sammuels Class of 2008, St. Benedict's Prep, Newark, NJ Pos C Ht 6-9 Wt 240 He is a big time prospect for many reasons. He is an impact player that can dominate on the low block and finishes with a purpose. Draws many double teams, but uses great footwork to get around them. His upside is unreachable. Being recruited by: North Carolina, UConn, Florida, Louisville, Pittsburgh 15. Lance Stephenson Class of 2009, Lincoln HS, Brooklyn, NY Pos SG Ht 6-4 Wt 190 A top rated shooting guard out of Brooklyn, New York. He is most efficient at the top of the key and has a smooth release on his shot. He plays intense defense and is great at pushing the ball up the floor. Great defender and is smart. Being recruited by: Duke, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Syracuse. 17. Jayvaughn Pinkston Class of 2010, Loughlin HS, Brooklyn, NY Pos PF Ht 6-7 Wt 200 A young, talented prospect that is slowly making a name for himself. He has all the intangibles to be effective at the next level. He can shoot, drive and pass better than most for his age. Still very young, and will develop into a premier player in the near future. Being recruited by: None listed at the moment. Credit - The Daily News continue... Eastern Invitational Session One All-Star Game Highlights on HSBNetwork.TV EASTERN INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL CLINIC "Where Stars Are Born!" America's premier EXPOSURE camp offers every aspiring hoopster the opportunity to play against the highest level of COMPETITION, while getting INSTRUCTION from the games best teachers...... See an exclusive webcast of the Session 1 All-star Game - June 28 at Connecticut College, New London CT on "The High School Basketball Network" HSBNetwork.TV Username: hsbnetwork Password: webcasts7 click here... SHOUT OUTS!!!!! BRAND NEW POLLS: Which is the top travel team and which player is the best in the nation? PLUS What do you think of GBOA and the AAU? You Decide. Click on the HSBNetwork.TV Logo (right) to vote, change your vote or see current results. Pennsylvania Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp SEPTEMBER 22 & 23 FOR GIRLS OCTOBER 20 & 21 FOR BOYS GRADES 5th,6th,7th,8th & 9th AT WILKES UNIVERSITY THE TOP PLAYERS IN EACH GRADE WILL RECEIVE A PAID INVITE TO THE 2008 NATIONAL CAMP IN SAN DIEGO, CA REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO THE FIRST 300 BOYS AND GIRLS paadidasjrphenomcamp.com OR CALL 570 714-4240 or 1888 847-0744 OTHER SITE DATES TBA ONLINE Craig Wilson Still Looking courtesy of longislandbasketball.com Our report that Craig Wilson would be attending Robert Morris College was premature. Wilson, who led Malverne to victory in the State Federation Title Game, has not come to a decision yet and is still open minded. Harris, Akol, Leek At Reebok U courtesy of longislandbasketball.com Long Island had three players invited to participate in the RBK University Camp. 135 of the nation's top players will participate. Tobias Harris of Hills West, one of only 7 players invited from the class of 2010, leads the way for the Island, while OSNA''s Leek Leek will represent 2009 and Teeng Akol 2008. Congratulations to all three! NATIONAL EVENTS TO WATCH Five-Star Camp at Coraopolis, Pa. - July 6-9, 10-14, 22-26 Reebok Summer Classic July 11-12 @ Rider University Nike Peach Jam at North August, S.C. - July 12-15 adidas Super 64 at Rancho HS, Las Vegas, Nev. - July 22-26 Reebok Summer Championship at Henderson, Nev. - July 22-26 Main Event at Durango HS, Las Vegas, Nev. - July 22- 26 Eastern Invitational @ the College of New Jersey July 5-8, July 9-10 (Team Camp), July 12-15, July 23-26 (Academic Elite), July 28-31 AAU Senior Boys Nationals at Orlando, Fla., - July 27- 31 What not to wear Gordon International, Port Chester, NY "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball". -Phil Jackson *******Upcoming HSBNetwork.TV Webcasts******* Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic in August Coming August 24th, See webcasts of highlights, interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage of this 2nd Annual event from Rucker Park that features the top 24 high school ballers in the country on HSBNetwork.TV "The High School Basketball Network" Rbk U Championship & All-Star Games @ Philadelphia University in July After Reebok's nationwide headliner tryout camps selected the top 150 ballers in the nation, the top 24 of those 150 will be featured in the Rbk U Championship & All-star Games to be webcast exclusively on HSBNetwork.TV "The High School Basketball Network." Hoop Group Fall Tip Off Classic in Sept. See the top high school top compete webcasted exclusively on HSBNetwork TV "The High School Basketball Network." Reebok Summer Classic coming in July HSB Network TV "The High School Basketball Network" will provide exclusive coverage of this highly anticipated Hoop Group event. iS8/Nike Fall Tip-Off Classic 2007 featuring Play-by-Play by Mr. Pete Edwards This year HSBNetwork.TV will not only provide exclusive coverage of the playoffs but will feature the voice of Mr. Pete Edwards "unique" style of play-by-play. email: ballersallstars@aol.com Email us the latest news, tourny info & results or updates website: http://www.BallersAllStar.com